Reasonable Doubt

Mark and Gary dive deep into the arrest of a Wisconsin judge accused of helping a defendant evade ICE agents—raising urgent questions about judicial immunity, civil vs. criminal protections, and parallels to recent presidential immunity rulings. Plus, updates on Luigi Mangione, Scott Peterson, and Mark’s fiery clash with Nancy Grace. Watch Beyond A Reasonable Doubt and all Reasonable Doubt video c...

Mark and Gary kick off this episode with an unexpected but entertaining dive into Southern California theme parks—from Knott’s Berry Farm nostalgia to a full ranking of Disneyland, Legoland, Universal Studios, and more. Then, they unpack the media frenzy surrounding Bill Maher’s recent meeting with Donald Trump and his '2 Angry Men' podcast appearance. The conversation rounds out with a deep dive...

Mark and Gary unpack a devastating moment in the Menendez case, as Jose’s sister Terry is hospitalized just days after a pivotal hearing. The episode details a controversial courtroom tactic by the DA’s office that re-traumatized the family and sparked outrage. As the fight for resentencing continues, the cost of justice becomes painfully clear. Watch Beyond A Reasonable Doubt and all Reasonable D...

Mark Geragos, Alexandra Kazarian and Gary Smith unpack a stunning twist in the Menendez brothers’ resentencing case, calling out the DA’s latest filing as “intellectually dishonest” and pulling back the curtain on political maneuvering inside the LA County justice system. Along the way, AK gives a firsthand look at a recent trial that took some truly unexpected—and hilarious—turns. Add in a dash o...

With Mark away, Gary is joined by friend of the show and frequent co-host Alexandra Kazarian to break down the biggest stories in the legal news this week. From Jay-Z’s extortion lawsuit against Tony Buzbee and its potential precedent-setting implications to the shocking decision to retry Karen Read, they analyze the legal maneuvers at play. Plus, they dive into the custody risks facing Kanye West...

After a midweek surprise episode Gary and Mark reconnect for their Sunday edition as they dive deep into the recent testimony of Nathan Wade's former attorney Terrance Bradley. They observe how fed up the Judge in the case seems to be with Bradley's testimony and how former President Trump's lawyers attempting to trip him up at every turn. As the show wraps up, they turn to a clip of former Presid...

Mark Geragos and Alexandra Kazarian dive into two gripping legal stories making headlines. First, they break down the jaw-dropping $50 million verdict against Starbucks over a scalding hot tea spill, exploring the courtroom strategies, jury reactions, and the shocking settlement rejection. Then, they shift gears to a Hollywood mystery—the puzzling circumstances surrounding the deaths of Gene Hackm...

Mark and Gary dive into the DOJ’s recent motion to dismiss charges against NYC Mayor Eric Adams, breaking down its legal and political implications. They discuss the broader issue of prosecutorial weaponization, insights from the legal community, and how defense attorneys navigate an increasingly politicized system. Plus, a side conversation on belt promotions, Costco eggs, and an exciting appoint...

Mark Geragos welcome back Alexandra Kazarian (a.k.a. AK) to break down the latest in the wild and ever-evolving legal drama between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni. From the surprising role of Candace Owens in the discourse to the strategic missteps of Hollywood power players, the trio dissects the lawsuit’s latest twists and what it means for celebrity culture, legal strategy, and the court of pu...

Gary and Mark reconnect and open discussing the recent verdict in A$AP Rocky's trial that led to a somewhat bizarre scene in the courtroom. Mark also harkens back to a similar situation and reminisces on a tale of legend from federal court. They also touch on Luigi Mangione's recent court appearance featuring friend of the show KFA. Follow Los Angeles Magazine on YouTube at YouTube.com/LosAngelesM...

Mark and Gary link up after a few weeks of guest hosts and pick up right where they left off covering the several crazy stories that broke or saw updates late in the week. After starting with the A$AP Rocky case that saw Joe Tacopina sparring with the D.A. they move on to the Eric Adams situation in New York as Mark highlights some of the wild reactions he's been hearing from friends and colleague...

Mark is joined by returning guest co-host Alexandra Kazarian as they dig further into the Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively drama that they started covering in last week's episode. They discuss how quickly the drama has unfolded and how Blake Lively is quickly finding herself abandoned by her most powerful and influential one-time friends. Follow Alexandra on all social media @AKinContempt Watch Bey...

Mark is joined by friend of the show and legal partner Alexandra Kazarian to discuss the ongoing legal battle between 'It Ends Wit Us' stars Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni. They go back to the start of the saga to see how in started before moving all the way ahead to where the battle stands now and where it may be going. Follow Alexandra on all social media platforms @AKinContempt Watch Beyond A...

Mark is joined for a special midweek episode by journalist, correspondent, and host for the Law&Crime Network Angenette Levy. They discuss Angenette's career covering high profile criminal cases before turning to one of the current cases capturing media attention as she brings Mark up to speed on the latest in the trial of Brian Kohberger who stands accused in the killing of four University of...

Gary and Mark link up for their weekend tradition as they open the show highlighting a humorous and possibly concerning law out of Mississippi before transitioning to discussing A$AP Rocky's rejection of a plea deal on gun charges and electing to go to trial in Los Angeles. As the show wraps up they discuss new charges levied against a realtor whose name longtime listeners of the show may recogniz...

As promised Mark is back with a very special mid-week episode and he's joined by his good friend and special guest Ashleigh Banfield. Aside from her duties hosting the nightly 'Banfield' on NewsNation Ashleigh is also the host of a new podcast launching today called 'Drop Dead Serious' in the true crime space. Available anywhere you get podcasts and on YouTube the series launches with a six part d...

Mark and Gary connect for their Sunday ritual as the start the show discussing the devastating fires that Los Angeles is still recovering from. They specifically highlight a Catholic church in the Palisades area of Los Angeles that miraculously had portions of their structure survive the blaze. They then move on to the impending U.S. ban on TikTok as they explore SCOTUS' unanimous decision to upho...

Mark and Gary reconnect both from behind the Orange Curtain as Mark joins the thousands of people who have been displaced by the devastating fires that continue to grip Los Angeles County. They review some recent comments made by LAFD Chief Kristin M. Crowley on the resources provided by the city to her department and watch a clip of former co-host Adam Carolla's commentary on the fires. Watch Bey...

Mark and Gary connect to discuss the news of the week with the big story being the impending sentencing of President-elect Trump in his New York hush money case. They also highlight some merch winners for past week's episodes as Mark encourages the audience to torture Gary with YouTube highlights from 2024's episodes. Watch Beyond A Reasonable Doubt and all Reasonable Doubt video content on YouTub...

Gary and Mark reunite for their final episode of 2024 as Mark surprises Gary with an impromptu 'Top Ten Legal Stories of 2024' back and forth list. They take turns listing some of the biggest stories of the year mixed in with stories that are particularly of interest to the Reasonable Doubt community, enjoy! Watch Beyond A Reasonable Doubt and all Reasonable Doubt video content on YouTube exclusiv...

Mark and Gary connect for their weekly tradition and they open the show with the wild drama surrounding Luigi Mangione being extradited from Pennsylvania to New York in full view of the media. They also discuss the disqualification of Fulton County D.A. Fani Willis, the future of Alvin Bragg's case against President-elect Trump and Gary asks a question about the world of reality television. Watch...

Mark and Gary connect over the weekend to catch up on the big news of the week including the arrest of alleged UnitedHealthcare C.E.O. shooter Luigi Mangione with Mark breaking some news to Gary about their connection to his newly retained legal counsel. They also discuss the verdict that came down in the Daniel Penny case out of New York that they've been covering for months and wrap up with a vi...

Mark and Gary link up and Gary highlight's Mark new and wildly generous offer to displeased listeners in the comment section. They then discuss the recent deluge of social media users mocking UnitedHealthcare CEO’s murder online and how it links back to a case from Mark's past. Finally they turn to the Daniel Penny trial in New York as they examine the timeline of the trial's final week and the fi...

Mark and Gary link up on Saturday evening so that Gary can take advantage of the 'early bird special' with his family. After highlighting several comments from last week's show that will be rewarded with Reasonable Doubt merch they move on to President-elect Trump's reported plans for the position of FBI Director. They also discuss the ongoing trial of Daniel Penny in New York and their continued...

Mark and Gary connect on Sunday morning to discuss a trio of cases that either got updates last week or may get updates in the week to come. Starting with the polarizing Jussie Smollett case out of Illinois Mark outlines how the state Supreme Court correctly and unanimously ruled in Smollett's favor. They then move on to Diddy's case in New York as they discuss the potentially illegal search of Di...